The more accurate and precise the syncing is, the more immersive the experience. The whole idea behind the HDMI Sync Box is to boost the immersion of whatever you’re watching by precisely syncing your surrounding Hue lights with the picture on your screen.
#PHILIPS HUE SYNC BOX SETUP TV#
The kind of TV “bias” lighting that the Hue Play HDMI Sync Box enables isn’t for everyone. ‘Responsive’ versus ‘static’ TV bias lighting That said, those who are already invested in the Hue ecosystem (which is, in our opinion, tops when it comes to smart lighting) won’t feel the sting quite as badly. So yes, getting the Sync Box up and running from scratch could be a pricey proposition, given that the components I just ticked off would set you back $410. You’ll also need a Hue Bridge Remove non-product link, which goes for about $50, not to mention an arsenal of Hue lights, including (at least) the $130 Hue Play light bar two-pack Remove non-product link. The HDMI Sync Box itself costs $230, and that’s only for starters. The effect is impressively immersive given the Sync Box’s color accuracy and low latency, although you’ll have to deal with a somewhat complex setup process, not to mention the lack of a physical remote or any support (yet) for third-party universal remotes.Īnother issue is cost. Indeed, this device does precisely what it says: It syncs the images on your TV screen with your Hue lights by processing the video signals that arrive through your home theater’s HDMI cables. Not everyone wants pulsing lights around their TV screen while watching videos or playing games, but if you do, the Philips Hue Play HDMI Sync Box is currently the best way to make it happen.
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